KODIAK Battery Powered Heating Blanket User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: KODIAK

Table of Contents

Battery Powered Heating Blanket
Read, learn & enjoy
What’s in the box
Getting started
Helpful tips
Care instructions
Safety information
Documents / Resources

BATTERY POWERED HEATING BLANKET
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Battery Powered Heating Blanket

Welcome to the family!
Thank you for joining us on this journey!
The Life Giving Warmth story began with our daughter, Brianna. We call her BooBoo — a nickname she gave herself. Boo was born with Cerebral Palsy. She has been a fighter, an adventurer and a lover of life from the moment she took her first breath.
One of Boo’s favorite things is to go on outings. She calls it “going all around.” As is true with most people who are wheelchair bound, BooBoo has poor circulation, which causes her to get cold very easily. As you can imagine, this has created limitations to the many adventures she’d like to have with her family and friends. Even in everyday life, my wife Carolynne and I are always trying to keep Boo warm, whether it’s to run a few errands or just taking a walk.
A few years ago it hit me, “What about a battery powered heating blanket?” After several online searches I was completely surprised to find that there was nothing like it on the market. That’s when we started on our journey to invent the world’s first and only patented battery powered heating blanket.
Our line of portable heating products was birthed out of a love for our daughter Brianna, and fueled by the creativity, wisdom and support of my incredible wife of 41 years, Carolynne. After years of revisions we have created The Kodiak—the perfect blanket for those who want to live life to the full. With it’s rugged construction and highly water-resistant exterior, it’s always ready for your next adventure! We hope you love your Kodiak as much as we do! Thank you for joining us on this journey! The Life Giving Warmth story began with our daughter, Brianna. We call her BooBoo – a nickname she gave herself. Boo was born with Cerebral Palsy. She has been a fighter, an adventurer and a lover of life from the moment she took her first breath. One of Boo’s favorite things is to go on outings. She calls it “going all around.” As is true with most people who are wheelchair bound, BooBoo has poor circulation, which causes her to get cold very easily. As you can imagine, this has created limitations to the many adventures she’d like to have with her family and friends. Even in everyday life, my wife Carolynne and I are always trying to keep Boo warm, whether it’s to run a few errands or just taking a walk. A few years ago it hit me, “What about a battery powered heating blan ket?” After several on line searches I was completely surprised to find that there was nothing like it on the market. That’s when we started on our jour ney to invent the world’s first and only patented battery powered heating blanket.
Our line of portable heating products was birthed out of a love for our daughter Brianna, and fueled by the creativity, wisdom and support of my incredible wife of 41 years, Carolynne. After years of revisions we have created The Kodiak-the perfect blanket for those who want to live life to the full. With it’s rugged construction and highly water-resistant exterior, it’s always ready for your next adventure! We hope you love your Kodiak as much as we do! Paul LaRue P.S. We’d love to hear from you! You can contact me directly by emailing

P.S. We’d love to hear from you! You can contact me directly by emailing paul@lifegivingwarmth.com, or email support@lifegivingwarmth.com to connect with our team. paul@lifegivingwarmth.com, or email support@lifegivingwarmth.com to connect with our team.

Read, learn & enjoy

In this manual, you will find everything you need to know about your new Kodiak. Please take the time to read through every page so that you can enjoy this product to the full. Nothing is more important to us than your safety. Please follow the directions and suggestions given so you can stay warm and safe!
If you have any questions that you cannot find the answers to in this manual, please get in touch!
Contact Us: Support@LifeGivingWarmth.com
805-222-3257 www.LifeGivingWarmth.com

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What’s in the box

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Kodiak battery pack
Kodiak blanket
Carrying case
36″ extension cord
Wall charger
Car charger

Getting started

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Kodiak controls, inputs and outputs.

Power button
Battery charge indicators
Red charger connected light
Heat control button
Heat setting indicators
Charge port
2x USB charging ports
Blanket port
Fully charge the battery pack Plug the included wall charger into an outlet and connect to the battery pack using the CHARGE port 0. The red charger connected light O will come on. The flashing green lights indicate that the battery pack is charging.
When fully charged, all four green lights will remain solid for 30 secs before turning off.
Allow approximately 6 hours for the battery to fully charge. You can also charge on the go with the included 12v car charger.
Please Note: Some vehicles produce more than 13v. In that case. the charging current will shut down to protect the battery pack.
Connect the blanketLocate the cord coming out of the cord storage pocket at the bottom inside middle of the blanket. Connect it to the BLANKET port on the side of the battery pack.
If you’d prefer more length for easier access, you can connect the blanket cord to the included 36 inch extension cord.
For your convenience, you can hold the battery pack, place it on a surface nearby, or keep the battery pack inside the battery pack pocket on the inside of the carrying case (see photo). The pocket is designed to hold the battery pack securely while still keeping all of the battery pack controls accessible.
IMPORTANT: Never place the battery pack inside the CORD STORAGE POCKET.
This pocket is for cable storage only and placing the battery pack inside will cause the safety sensor to shut off the blanket.
Turn on the battery pack Hold the power button O for 3 secs. The battery pack will enter SURGE mode for 5 mins, indicated by the flashing HIGH heat light O. SURGE mode rapidly heats the blanket by increasing the voltage that your blanket receives.
The Kodiak tuck
Wrap the blanket around yourself, placing your hands inside the heated hand pockets at the top corners of the blanket.
Alternatively, you can wrap the Kodiak around yourself under your arms, keeping your hands free.
The Kodiak works by trapping heat inside the blanket, so be sure to close up any gaps where heat could escape.
If you need to step away from the blanket, fold it in thirds and then back over itself to keep the heat inside.
Adjusting the heat level After the initial 5 minutes of SURGE, the battery pack will automatically drop to the HIGH setting. The battery lasts for approximately 1 hr 50 mins with these default settings. Lowering the heat from HIGH to MEDIUM or LOW will extend the battery life for that specific charge.
You can adjust the heat level by pressing the heat setting button O until the desired temperature light [low, medium or high] is lit.
You CAN use the blanket while the battery pack is plugged into the wall or car charger.
While plugged in, the heat will automatically reduce to MEDIUM after 2 hr 15 min of continuous use. You can adjust the heat setting manually at any time.
The battery pack will automatically shut off after 10 hrs of continuous use. SURGE TWICE: To heat the blanket more quickly, we highly recommend surging the battery pack a second time after the initial 5 min SURGE. Do this by turning the battery pack off and back on again. The battery pack will SURGE for an additional 5 mins.

Helpful tips

Always use the Kodiak plush side towards your body. The Kodiak is designed to direct the heat towards the plush side. The outside of the blanket is highly water resistant.
The best way to use the Kodiak is to actually sit, or lay in the blanket and wrap it entirely around your body trapping all of the heat inside. Simply draping the Kodiak over you allows all of the heat to escape.
Top off your Kodiak battery pack just before use, even if it was previously fully charged.
Never fold up and store the Kodiak unless it is completely dry. Air drying is the advised method.
Always use the Kodiak plush side towards your body. The Kodiak is designed to direct the heat towards the plush side. The outside of the blanket is highly water resistant.
The best way to use the Kodiak is to actually sit, or lay in the blanket and wrap it entirely around your body trapping all of the heat inside. Simply draping the Kodiak over you allows all of the heat to escape.
Top off your Kodiak battery pack just before use, even if it was previously fully charged.
Never fold up and store the Kodiak unless it is completely dry. Air drying is the advised method.
As long as your battery pack has at least a 30% charge, you can return to SURGE mode any time by turning the battery pack off and back on again.
As long as your battery pack has at least a 30% charge, you can return to SURGE mode any time by turning the battery pack off and back on again.
Battery life

Battery life with example manual settings

Surge mode	5 mins + 5 mins
High setting	1 hr
Medium setting	1 hr
TOTAL HEAT TIME
Surge mode	5 mins + 5 mins
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High setting	30 mins
Medium setting	2 hrs 30 mins
TOTAL HEAT TIME	30 mins

For those that have an additional NON-Surge battery pack (available at LifeGivingWarmth.com), always use the Surge Battery Pack first, then when the Surge Battery Pack needs to be recharged, use the NON-Surge Battery Pack for extended heating time.

Care instructions

The best way to keep your Kodiak clean is to wipe off dirt and debris with a damp cloth.
WARNING: Disconnect battery pack and detach all cables before cleaning. Never iron this blanket.
When your blanket is extremely dirty, follow these instructions:
Machine washing:

Pre-soak the blanket in COLD water for 15 minutes.
Use a small amount of detergent. NO BLEACH.
Wash briefly and gently on the delicate cycle for 5 minutes
Set to rinse cycle for 1 minute and spin briefly on delicate cycle.

Hand washing:

Dunk in a large sink or bath tub with cold water and a mild detergent.
Swish around for 2 minutes.
Let soak for 15 minutes
Squeeze soapy water out.
Rinse in cool water before drying.

The best way to dry your blanket is to air dry on a clean line or on a clean, dry surface, flipping to ensure thorough drying. You can also dry your blanket in a dryer if the dryer is of a large capacity and the blanket can tumble freely without crimping any wire.

Set your dryer to the delicate or low heat cycle.
Dry for 5-10 minutes maximum.
Remove while still damp and air dry for the remainder of the time.
Never dry clean! The chemicals used in dry cleaning can damage the insulation that surrounds the blankets heating elements.

Safety information

Please carefully read and adhere to the following instructions:
Please carefully read and adhere to the following instructions:

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| Do not allow children to use the Kodiak unsupervised.
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Do not dry clean the blanket.
Do not allow the battery pack to get wet.
Do not wash the battery pack or charging cable.
Turn off the battery pack after use.
Do not cut, tamper with, or expose inner wires.
Only charge the battery pack with the INCLUDED 110-120 ACv
supply (60HZ) or with the INCLUDED 12v car charger. Please note:
If the voltage from your vehicle increases to 13v or more, charging
will automatically stop to protect the battery pack.
Do not use if any inside wiring is exposed due to wear and tear.
Never iron the blanket.
Never preheat the blanket inside the carrying case or other enclosed container for longer than 30 mins.
As a safety precaution, the battery pack will automatically shut off As a safety precaution, the battery pack will automatically shut off after 10 hours of use when connected to the charger.

WARNING: Improper use of tampering with this product can result in injury, fire or overheating.

US Patent #10,104,720
The Kodiak – Battery Powered Heating Blanket
Life Giving Warmth